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| get your act together |
become organized, get it together
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Bill is getting his act together. He's not late anymore.
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| get your attention |
cause you to be aware of, catch your eye
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When Marylou walked by, that got your attention.
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| get your back up |
become upset, get mad
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Tim gets his back up when you criticize his work. Be careful.
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| get your buns over here |
come here quickly, on the double
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Wade, get your buns over here and sign your name.
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| get your dander up |
annoy or bother you, bug you
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Do barking dogs get your dander up? Does barking irritate you?
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| get your ears pinned back |
(See ears pinned back)
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| get your feet wet |
try to do it, attempt it, try your hand at
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To become a lawyer, learn the theory; then get your feet wet.
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| get your goat |
annoy you, bug you, get to me
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Don't let Jason get your goat. He teases everybody.
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| get your head out of the clouds |
be more realistic, come down to earth, get real
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You can dream at home, but please get your head out of the clouds when you come to work.
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| get your head together |
begin to think clearly, get your act together
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I need a holiday to get my head together - to think clearly again.
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